Forums: September 2011 Kickstart Forum: Head Aches
Created on: 10/07/11 09:37 AM Views: 1085 Replies: 6
WhisperCat1 Joined: 09/01/11 Posts: 32	Head Aches Posted Friday, October 7, 2011 at 9:37 AM Is anyone else out there prone to head aches? It seems like I have one two or three times a week, for a lot of different reasons. However, they seemed like they were getting better when I first began eating a plant based diet. Now they seem to be cycling back. I don't know if it is from Peri menopause or not. Some ladies say their head aches stop around that time... I'm also wondering if I'm eating too little on some days and that might cause it? I dunno... I'm so tired of saying I have a head ache, and I know my family gets tired of hearing it.
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Bugsmom Joined: 09/13/10 Posts: 2072	RE: Head Aches Posted Friday, October 7, 2011 at 11:00 AM WhisperCat1 wrote: Is anyone else out there prone to head aches? It seems like I have one two or three times a week, for a lot of different reasons. However, they seemed like they were getting better when I first began eating a plant based diet. Now they seem to be cycling back. I don't know if it is from Peri menopause or not. Some ladies say their head aches stop around that time... I'm also wondering if I'm eating too little on some days and that might cause it? I dunno... I'm so tired of saying I have a head ache, and I know my family gets tired of hearing it. There are so many possible causes/reasons: hormones - I've pretty much always ended up with some level of headache right before my period started, then it away as it starts. It seems to be related to sinus inflammation. seasonal allergens - this year, the east coast has high levels of molds from the wet summer weather; southwest and CA (and other places) have had lots of very dry, dusty weather and particulates from wildfires; and so on sleep disturbances - not enough of the proper sleep can do a real number as far as headaches. And, peri-menopause/menopause can disrupt sleep. I had a roomie who had a headache for several years - not headacheS but A headache - it didn't end it started and kept going. Saw many doctors. They thought the headache was making it hard for her to get sleep; turned out that poor sleep was the cause of the situation. Once that was addressed, the problem pretty much dissipated back down to levels similar to the general population specific foods or combinations - my hubby notices if he's had a higher than usual sodium level (Like if we're out socially and get served something saltier than we'd normally do at home), he'll start feeling headachy. I sometimes got headaches from cheeses (particularly the aged ones that are a known migraine trigger). Or, if you're used to caffeine and have dropped that, you might get headache symptoms during withdrawal. Inflammation in general in other parts of the body can trigger headaches for some. Foot problems can also trigger headaches. I know that sometimes having my hubby give me a good, deep, foot massage if I feel headachy can stop things short. You might find it helpful to keep a journal - what you ate, drank, how long and well you slept (did you wake refreshed or still sleepy? etc), the general stress level of your day, any other physical issues going on (menstrual cycle, muscle aches, nasal drainage or congestion, etc). --Deb R
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mollyhorn Joined: 03/03/10 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 582	RE: Head Aches Posted Friday, October 7, 2011 at 11:24 AM Deb's points are all very good ones. I've had chronic tension headaches and migraines for several years, with no known cause. If you try her tips and get no relief, it's worth talking to your doctor. I was put on a medication called Topamax which has helped immensely. I still get the headaches, but they are 75% less than they used to be. Best of luck. Molly Horn
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Bugsmom Joined: 09/13/10 Posts: 2072	RE: Head Aches Posted Friday, October 7, 2011 at 11:31 AM After I hit send, I realized I left out: dehydration eye strain (need glasses? need NEW glasses?) been travelling recently? been cleaning closets recently? (dust and other allergens) too little food/calories for your needs an unusual amount of chewing lately - for instance, if you've recently taken up chewing gum, you may be using your face and jaw muscles more than you used to and that can lead to muscle tension type headaches; for that matter, things like carrots, celery, nuts, and such type "jaw work" foods can do the same clenching or grinding your teeth as you sleep spending a lot of time (more than usual) in bright sunlight without good dark sunglasses (this one gets my hubby, so we invest in good quality, darkest we can find, polarized sunglasses) --Deb R
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Wild4Stars Joined: 12/27/09 Location: Florida Posts: 832	RE: Head Aches Posted Friday, October 7, 2011 at 5:17 PM I am almost 60 years old and can count on one hand the number of headaches I have had in my life. Most of those were when I quit coffee. Have you eliminated or reduced caffeine with your new way of eating? Vikki ~ Wild4Stars@gmail.com
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deborahjm Joined: 09/06/11 Posts: 162	RE: Head Aches Posted Friday, October 7, 2011 at 10:07 PM A few months ago, I started having headaches. I thought I might finally need something more than readers from the drugstore. After getting a check-up, I did find out that I needed prescription glasses but the doctor also saw evidence of high blood pressure. I'm on a low dose of blood pressure medicine, hoping after I lose weight, I'll be able to do without it. Deborah
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WhisperCat1 Joined: 09/01/11 Posts: 32	RE: Head Aches Posted Tuesday, October 11, 2011 at 11:54 AM I've always been prone to head aches so, yeah, I have or have had in the past, most of those types of head aches. I wasn't sure if the recent one was from not eating enough though, and I think perhaps it was. That day I went back and figured out that I had a crunch granola bar for breakfast, green (Naked) juice and a little bit of canteloupe and strawberries for lunch, an apple for snack, and three taco shells with bean and salsa filling for supper. Looking back on that list I'm thinking it was not enough protein, plus too much quick sugars though it was healthy. I was really broke that day, but I didn't want to break down and eat junk or off someone's dollar menu so that is what I ended up with. I do need to get my eyes checked again also. My glasses (as well as my eyes, LOL) are getting old. My glasses prescription is a couple of years old and is a graduated lense. I have always been near sighted and worn glasses or contacts. And of course, my hormone levels are fluctuating a lot these days (I'm 52). So probably all of the above!
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